Professionals

Tami Clemenza-Wilson

Tami Clemenza-Wilson, CPA/CFF, MST, is a principal in the Management Advisory Services Department at MBAF. Tami is the head of the marital dissolution practice of the Firm and handles all cases in the State of Florida.

Tami began her career in public accounting in 1988 and brings with her Big Four experience in taxation. Over the past 25 years, she has focused her forensic accounting services in the areas of matrimonial litigation support.

Tami has been successfully providing clients assistance in complex financial forensic issues to resolve the outcomes in highly contested matrimonial cases, including sensitive cases involving public persona, celebrities, professional athletes, Fortune 500 executives, as well as individuals with significant net worth.

With her Master in Taxation, she is able to structure and add value from inception to settlement. She is qualified as an expert in Federal and State courts in all areas of family law. She brings additional experience in forensic accounting, business valuations, commercial litigation, taxation and financial planning.

Affiliations

Professional

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants – Family Law Task Force, Member; Management Consulting Services Division, Member; Taxation Division, Member

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